Medication

Herpes Medication

Though there is still no known cure for herpes, there are medications that are taken to treat Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes Simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2)

Herpes Simplex Virus Medication

The following are the drugs commonly used to treat Herpes Simplex Virus.

Valtrex

Valtrex is a drug in the antiviral class. It is used in interfering with the growth and the spread of the herpes virus. As a result, this helps the body in preventing the effects of the herpes infection.

In adults, Valtrex is used in the treatment of infections that result from the herpes virus such as cold sores, shingles, and genital herpes.

In children over two years, Valtrex can be used in the treatment of chickenpox. It can also be used in treating cold sore in children above 12 years.

Valtrex does not cure herpes and does not prevent the spreading of the virus from one person to the other. However, Valtrex can be used in lessening the infection symptoms and therefore, improve the quality of life.

Acyclovir

Acyclovir is an antiviral drug used in treating certain viruses. The medication can be used in the treatment of cold sores due to herpes simplex virus, shingles resulting from herpes zoster, and chicken pox. Acyclovir is also used in the treatment of genital herpes outbreaks. The drug can also help in reducing future herpes outbreaks.

Though Acyclovir is an antiviral drug used in the treatment of herpes, it is not a cure. Even if the drug helps the body in fighting the virus in the body, the virus remains in the body.